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3 Saint Elizabeth BlvdO'Fallon, IL 62269
Phone+1 618-641-5803
Fax+1 618-607-5116
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Clinical Expertise
- Clinical neurophysiology, Electromyography, General neurology, Neuromuscular medicine, Botulinum toxin injections, DBS, Musculoskeletal ultrasound, Muscle biopsy, Skin biopsy, Nerve block, Genetic counseling, Clinical research, Clincial trials, Healthcare outcomes research, Laboratory research, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2013 - 2014
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida WestonResidency, Neurology, 2010 - 2013
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Florida WestonInternship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010
Bangalore Medical CollegeClass of 2007
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
MO State Medical License 2013 - 2022
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Neurology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Neuromuscular Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- AB Baker teaching award AAN, 2017
- Patient safety award AAN, 2017
- Clerkship director teaching award AAN, 2017
Clinical Trials
- Open Label Study: Treatment of ALS Fatigue With PolyMVA Start of enrollment: 2020 Sep 23
- A Study to Test How Safe Pozelimab and Cemdisiran Combination Therapy and Cemdisiran Alone Are and How Well They Work in Adult Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Start of enrollment: 2021 Dec 14
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsMental Health Experiences and Challenges Among Individuals with Myasthenia Gravis: Insights from Patient-Centered, Qualitative Analyses.Rachelle D Rodriguez, Ashley E L Anderson, Kelly G Gwathmey, Caroline R Brethenoux, Lisa M Shea
Advances in Therapy. 2025-12-01 - 1 citationsPatient and physician concordance in treatment satisfaction and symptom severity among myasthenia gravis patients in the United States and five European countries.Jacqueline Pesa, Zia Choudhry, Jonathan de Courcy, Sophie Barlow, Emma Chatterton
Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2025-05-01 - 1 citationsFactors associated with increased severity of generalized myasthenia gravis among patients in the United States and Europe.Jacqueline Pesa, Zia Choudhry, Jonathan de Courcy, Sophie Barlow, Shiva Lauretta Birija
Scientific Reports. 2025-04-01
Journal Articles
- Guidelines for ethical behavior relating to clinical practice issues in neuromuscular & electrodiagnostic medicineAbel NA, De Sousa EA, Govindarajan R, Mayer MP, Simpson DA, Muscle Nerve, 1/15/2015
- Selective response to rituximab in a young child with MuSKGovindarajan R, Iyadurai SJ, Connolly A, Zaidman C, Neuromuscul Disord, 1/1/2015
- What is the true spectrum of NMO?Govindarajan R, Salgado E, JAMA Neurol, 1/1/2013
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- ‘Rest or Go West’- The Forgotten Legacy of Silas Weir MitchellGovindarajan R, American Academy of Neurology 66th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
- Spectrum of Neurological Disorders Among 19th Century and Early to Mid-20th Century United States PresidentsGovindarajan R, American Academy of Neurology 66th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
- Teaching humanistic bedside skills using history of neurology narrativeGovindarajan R, American Academy of Neurology 65th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2013
Authored Content
- A Good History Returns a Sweetheart to His LoveAugust 2017
- A Good History Returns a Sweetheart to His LoveAugust 2017
- A Good History Returns a Sweetheart to His LoveAugust 2017
Press Mentions
Govindarajan Joins HSHS Medical GroupJune 24th, 2021
COVID-19: Neurology Instructors Rethink Medical Clerkship Training as Clinical Rotations Are on PauseApril 16th, 2020
Virtual Doc Visits Suffice for Many with Neurological DisordersDecember 10th, 2019
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Kannada, Tamil, Urdu, Hindi
External Links
- University of Missouri School of Medicine https://medicine.missouri.edu/faculty/raghav-govindarajan-md-fisqua-facsc-fcpp/
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